Export to Email plug-in exports your images directly through your SMTP gateway no mus no fuss. Multiple smtp servers can be defined this should be helpful for traveling photographers in different environments, supports SMTP authentication and SSLv3/TLS (no sslv2 or lower support for port 465 maybe a future release)I tested extensively on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
I am currently adding options as I use the plug-in in my everyday workflow and I think it will be of use for others. Basic setup is simple add a outgoing smtp server/servers fill in the fields as required To, From, subject etc..
You can send multiple attachments.
Gmail users please check SSL box so it will use the proper port.
Fixed some bugs. Added the ability to turn off debug log changed file-name naming scheme for future self updates installing a New Plug-in.
Installation
1. Download a zip file.
After unzipping, you should end up with a folder whose name ends in ".lrplugin" On a Mac, a ".lrplugin" folder actually appears as a "module" package.
2. Move the plug-in folder to wherever you'd like to store your plug-ins.
On Windows
- In Windows XP & 7, "C:\Documents and Users\username\Application Data\Adobe\Lightroom\Modules"
- In Windows Vista, "C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Lightroom\Modules"
- If you've followed this advice, you can stop reading this message. Nothing will change for you.
- It has always been possible, though not documented or recommended, to install plug-ins in the folder "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop Lightroom #\Modules\".
- You will either need to move those files manually, or (better yet) move them to the App Data folder instead.
On Mac OS X
- In Mac/OS X, if the plug-in is provided as a folder ending with ".lrplugin" then you can simply click on it in Finder, and it will install for you.
- To install either one manually, move the plug-in folder to "/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Modules/ to install for all users, or for just yourself, to the folder of the same name under your home "~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Modules/"
- In either case you'll have to create the Modules folder within the Lightroom folder if it's not already there.
To use the Plug-In Manager to enable/disable plug-ins. Choose File > Plug-In Manager or click the Plug-in Manager button in the Export dialog box.
To use an export plug-in, click the double-pointing arrow ( 
) at the far right of the Files On Disk button that straddles the top of the Export dialog box. Then, choose the plug-in from the list.
Setup
- First thing you must do is add your smtp server/s this can be your local ISP or a public smtp server like smtp.gmail.com or smtp.yahoo.com.
- smtp port can be left blank for the default port "25" or ssl default is "465" you can also use a custom port number.
- If its a secure smtp server type your user-name and password.
- Next step is your FROM name and email example "john doe photography" This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it this is where the user sees who the emails is from and can reply back to that address.
- The rest should be self explanatory if you leave the subject blank it will automatically use the folder-name of the image. "Set: FolderName"
New lines
When typing your message you'll probably wish to press the <return> key to start a new line. Unfortunately on a PC this will not work. Instead you need to type in '\n', and this will be converted to a new line. I'd love to offer a better solution, but this is a Lightroom restriction that I can't avoid.
Exporting from the export menu
If you've created a preset that uses Export to Mail, then the plugin will export via the menu option (right-click on image -> Export). All previous preset options will be used.Tracking
The plugin keeps track of which photos it's sent via "Export to Mail". You can then filter for these images using the Filter Bar or Smart Collections, the plug-in also maintains a list of all the recipients of a given photo, so you can see who you've sent the email to.Changes
201008021512.
- Ok I had alot of minor bugs that cropped up I had to start from square one and rebuild the code and make the correct updates.
- FINALLY fixed problems for older users.
- Updated log settings (it now strips the password)
- Made some corrections for the MAC (this time it should be fine)
- Made new metadata set it now real easy to track all images that was sent. If it was sucsseful and to whom.
Version History
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20100721155.
- I fixed a big bug that only effected new users..with all the changes some things slipped through the cracks.
- This version was tested on vinilla lightroom install to insure no issues crap up for old or new users in this release.
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20100721153 Export to Email plugin now update LightRooms meta-data, this is helpful for history and smart collections if you want to search fro all images that you sent via email.
- If you leave the subject field blank it will use the folder name that the image resides in.
- Fixed exporting for Mac computers
- Other numerous updates and enhancements
- 20091025.1.2 bug fixes and major UI updates...
- 20091018.1.0 Initial beta release.
Road-map
- Add some where to send yourself a copy with just the image names "not attachments" so you can have a record in you sent to you.
- SSLv2 support "this may take awhile" Thats it so far until I have suggestions from outer users.
- Creating a setting that will automatically break up email into smaller chunks if it's over predetermined size.
- Option to archive all images into one zip file.
- Open to suggestions.